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Pratice cardinal points and how the four directions of north, east, south, and west are used.

The game Cardinal directions

Instructions for Cardinal directions

In this game the student practices the four cardinal points and also the four combinations of these four directions. Levels are ordered so they have an increasing difficulty. Cardinal points are directions that are expressed in relation to the positions of the two geographic poles on the globe.

1. Choose direction (Cardinal)

Multiple choiceMultiple choice - The level consists of 4 questions and all are practiced every game round. For each question, the player is given three possible answers. Only one of these is correct. It is up to the player to choose the correct alternative. The student has 3 hearts (extra lives) that keep the game round going. There is no time limit. When the student has selected all the correct answers, the game round is completed. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button named Cancel - then the correct answers will be displayed - and then try to complete the level again.

2. Choose direction (Intercardinal)

Multiple choiceMultiple choice - The level consists of 4 questions and all are practiced every game round. For each question, the player is given three possible answers. Only one of these is correct. It is up to the player to choose the correct alternative. The student has 3 hearts (extra lives) that keep the game round going. There is no time limit. When the student has selected all the correct answers, the game round is completed. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button named Cancel - then the correct answers will be displayed - and then try to complete the level again.

3. Write direction (Cardinal)

Questions with text answersQuestions with text answers - The level consists of 4 questions and all are practiced every game round. The student has to write the correct answer without color guidance and has 3 attempts to write the correct word or sentence in each question's text field that are not case-sensitive. The student receives feedback on each keystroke to make it easier to type the correct answer. If the entered character is correct, the text turns green and if it's incorrect, the text turns red. There is no time limit. When the student has written all the answers correctly, the game round is completed. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button named Cancel - then the correct answers will be displayed - and then try to complete the level again.

4. Write direction (Intercardinal)

Questions with text answersQuestions with text answers - The level consists of 4 questions and all are practiced every game round. The student has to write the correct answer without color guidance and has 3 attempts to write the correct word or sentence in each question's text field that are not case-sensitive. The student receives feedback on each keystroke to make it easier to type the correct answer. If the entered character is correct, the text turns green and if it's incorrect, the text turns red. There is no time limit. When the student has written all the answers correctly, the game round is completed. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button named Cancel - then the correct answers will be displayed - and then try to complete the level again.

5. Abbreviations (Cardinal)

Questions with text answersQuestions with text answers - The level consists of 4 questions and all are practiced every game round. The student has to write the correct answer without color guidance and has 3 attempts to write the correct word or sentence in each question's text field that are not case-sensitive. The student receives feedback on each keystroke to make it easier to type the correct answer. If the entered character is correct, the text turns green and if it's incorrect, the text turns red. There is no time limit. When the student has written all the answers correctly, the game round is completed. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button named Cancel - then the correct answers will be displayed - and then try to complete the level again.

6. Abbreviations (Intercardinal)

Questions with text answersQuestions with text answers - The level consists of 4 questions and all are practiced every game round. The student has to write the correct answer without color guidance and has 3 attempts to write the correct word or sentence in each question's text field that are not case-sensitive. The student receives feedback on each keystroke to make it easier to type the correct answer. If the entered character is correct, the text turns green and if it's incorrect, the text turns red. There is no time limit. When the student has written all the answers correctly, the game round is completed. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button named Cancel - then the correct answers will be displayed - and then try to complete the level again.

7. Compass

Multiple choiceMultiple choice - The level consists of 5 questions and all are practiced every game round. For each question, the player is given two or three possible answers. Only one of these is correct. It is up to the player to choose the correct alternative. The student has 3 hearts (extra lives) that keep the game round going. There is no time limit. When the student has selected all the correct answers, the game round is completed. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button named Cancel - then the correct answers will be displayed - and then try to complete the level again.

Calculation of knowledge points and medals

Each completed game level in Cardinal directions gives 1 knowledge points. You can collect a maximum of 7 knowledge points by completing all 7 levels.
In the game Cardinal directions, you can earn a total of 21 medals. Medals are awarded based on how many times you have completed a level:
  • Bronze medal: after completing 2 rounds.
  • Silver medal: after completing 5 rounds.
  • Gold medal: after completing 10 rounds.
Knowledge points are only awarded for levels you have not completed before, meaning those that do not yet have checked green circles. Even after completing a level and earning both knowledge points and medals, you can continue practicing it. However, this will not grant any additional knowledge points or medals.

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Additional game information

Subject
Geography
Target group
Fifth grade - Seventh grade
Game creator
Helpful Games
Last updated
2021-01-22
Published online
2015-02-28
Unique id
242
Saved by
0-5 users
Operating system
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Price
Free

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There are a total of 27 comments on this knowledge game.

Anonymous
4 November 2021 20:27
this is a good game to do it help you learn
Anonymous
7 June 2021 07:47
It is good for learning all about maps, Nice game!
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nice game wasnt confusing at all
3 March 2021 19:40
its good for learning your directions
Anonymous
28 January 2021 16:12
i like this game im going to play it everyday
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Avery B
13 January 2021 17:40
I love and it's helpful, except it could use some more kinks and could explain itself better
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Anukul
10 October 2020 18:52
Dear Helpful Games Recommendations,
I really love this game even though i am not between the standard 5th and 7th but i am in the standard 2nd.Because I have already learnt about compasses and cardinal directions from a map.
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hybrid kitty
8 September 2020 17:43
this is very fun! i was confused at frist but soon i wasnt confused at all!
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Chibi Onishikawa
26 August 2020 15:49
very fun!I was a little confused about east and west, but after playing it,I'm having zero confusion!:)
Anonymous
24 August 2020 14:00
Very Interesting,i was struggling in east and west,playing these game it's seemed to be very easy for me now.
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Zabir
24 August 2020 12:08
This game teaches us about compass very nicely
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best
1 April 2020 17:35
best for staying home and keeping mind sharp, although i would want more sxperienced questions or ridles
Anonymous
29 March 2020 04:12
love it just a little glichey thats it
Anonymous
27 March 2020 16:08
it dose not save unless you log in what if your doing it for school and you can not log in but you need to save it.
Anonymous
26 March 2020 16:01
this game is fun and exciting
Anonymous
21 November 2019 22:27
I love it thank you for making it super fun and I learn a lot of knowledge
Anonymous
19 November 2019 02:17
It is helping me learn a lot and it is fun im not a robot
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dylan
18 September 2019 02:09
i love this because it is sooooooooooooooo fun im in love with this game
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jocelynn
9 September 2019 16:19
nice i like it so much
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BellA
28 August 2019 22:33
i love this game. because it is chaling and hard but fun at the same time.
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billy
18 January 2019 14:37
i love it its so so hard thoe
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Jeremiah
18 September 2018 21:03
Nice I like it so much
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grace
30 August 2018 16:28
uhh i rule this is so much fun
Anonymous
24 August 2018 02:32
I like it a lot thank you
Anonymous
19 August 2018 23:09
I like the fact that the game is interactive, allows the player to repeat for perfection. I enjoyed playing the game and am sure other students would enjoy playing the game to learn about the cardinal directions. I would therefore I would recommend this game to others.Thanks
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xD
7 November 2017 12:33
xD allright xD so pro!
Anonymous
8 September 2017 16:46
Getting to know all directions now.. thanx!
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LouieR
8 March 2015 11:14
Great game to practice the function and vocabulary of a compass.
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